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Interprofessional Education On Oral Care For Cancer Patients In Dental Hygiene And Nursing, Shaun Christenson
Interprofessional Education On Oral Care For Cancer Patients In Dental Hygiene And Nursing, Shaun Christenson
EWU Masters Thesis Collection
Purpose: Interprofessional education (IPE) provides academic experiences for students to learn about different professions, their roles, and improving attitudes toward communications between professions with the intent of improving patient overall healthcare. This study evaluated the impact of IPE and knowledge the students gained on oral healthcare for cancer patients.
Methods: This quasi-experimental study used a convenient sample of nursing and dental hygiene students. Participants were given a pre and post survey to collect quantitative data that included a Readiness for Interprofessional Survey (RIPLS) and a PI-designed multiple-choice survey to determine students’ attitudes and learning. A module of IPE and oral …
The Impact Of Oral Health On Quality Of Life In The Aging Population, Jana Mannen
The Impact Of Oral Health On Quality Of Life In The Aging Population, Jana Mannen
EWU Masters Thesis Collection
Purpose: This study sought to bring awareness to the scientific community of the need for regular dental care in skilled nursing facilities (SNF) by proving access to oral care has an effect on oral health and may have an impact on the SNF residents’ daily performance and Quality of Life (QoL). Methods: This study was conducted at a private SNF in a southern metropolitan area with a sample size of 30 (N=30). The PI and two research assistants conducted interviews and oral exams using a modified 10 item Oral Impacts on Daily Performance (OIDP) with two free response (QoL) questions, …